Back strength predicts walking improvement in obese, older adults with chronic low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the effects of 4 months of isolated lumbar resistance exercise and total body resistance exercise on walking performance in obese, older adults with chronic low back pain. A secondary analysis examined whether responsiveness to training modulated walking improvement.

Design

Randomized, controlled trial.

Setting

Research laboratory affiliated with tertiary care facility.

Methods and intervention

Participants (N = 49; 60-85 years) were randomized into a 4-month resistance exercise intervention (TOTRX), lumbar extensor exercise intervention (LEXT), or a control group (CON).

Main outcome measurements

Walking performance, maximal low back strength and leg strength, and average resting and low back pain severity score (from an 11-point num

SUBMITTER: Vincent HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4013252 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature